Description

This program contains exercises that are designed to help children understand common vocabulary words (e.g., nouns and verbs), phrases, and sentences as well as single-step and multi-step instructions.

 

 

The Learnigo SLP: Understanding Speech programs is designed for therapists and teachers working with younger and older children who have:

  • autism spectrum disorders,

  • delayed speech development,

  • intellectual disabilities,

  • and with other communication difficulties.

The program was designed with the following features in mind:

  • Adapted for children with different levels of cognitive functioning, specifically concerning the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders.

  • A comprehensive tool to support the development of basic skills that help the child to understand the world and the principles of functional communication.

  • A broad range of terms covering different parts of speech and abstract concepts is presented.

  • Database for the therapist/teacher that allows you to record activities with the students and monitor their progress.

  • Arranged based on a hierarchy of pragmatic communication skills.

  • The program was developed with particular emphasis on children with autism spectrum disorders, but it will prove useful when working with other students experiencing communication difficulties.

The Learnigo SLP: Understanding Speech programs consists of:

  • Over 1000 interactive screens (games, puzzles, matching, etc.)

  • A token incentive system to motivate the child to complete the exercises

  • Online access to content to use at any place at any time (e.g., school, home, therapy office, on-the-go-, etc.)

  • Printable worksheets for additional practice

  • Customizable practice, including options for hints, fewer options to minimize distractions, and a progress panel

  • Easy descriptions including written and recorded instructions

  • Data on progress

The program includes the following dedicated exercise sections:

  1. Understanding notions – verbs. Third person singular

  2. Understanding notions – categories

  3. Understanding notions – adjectives

  4. Understanding notions – recognizing sounds

  5. Understanding notions – nouns

  6. Understanding instructions – instructions without objects

  7. Understanding instructions – instructions with objects

  8. Understanding notions – summary

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